The PhD Place - Academic Community
banner
thephdplace.bsky.social
The PhD Place - Academic Community
@thephdplace.bsky.social
Community, guidance & tips for academics 🎓 Practical resources, including AI | Courses at @AcademicCourses | Led by The PhD Place Team ✨
Would anyone else like to make a video about doing a PhD at their university like this one? 👇

What is unique about a PhD at Cambridge?
youtu.be/-L8yWsze1D8?si
What is Unique About a PhD at Cambridge University?
YouTube video by Nath The PhD Place
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I just finished writing the first draft of a chapter.
January 22, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Having a good supervisor makes all the difference
January 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Reposted by The PhD Place - Academic Community
A column from thewritingguides. Take time to reflect on success. What's your career goal? You can't get somewhere if you don't know the desired destination! @academic-chatter.bsky.social @thephdplace.bsky.social @sociologymag.bsky.social @wrtrstat.bsky.social

thewritingguides.org/the-writing-...
The Writing Guides Blog
Kicking off the New Year & New Semester With a Field Goal: Or At Least a Reflection On Your Goals! January 19, 2026 January is not only the start of a new semester, but it’s the start of a New …
thewritingguides.org
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Proud of you ❤️
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
What’s the worst possible reply to “I’m a PhD student”?
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Not sure if I’m bad at sleeping or just really really good at coming up with research ideas after 1am.
January 19, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Is it too late to quit everything and live in a treehouse?
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Make sure you drink enough water today
January 19, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Which would you rather have?

Supportive supervisor who never replies

or

Fast-replying supervisor who hates your work
January 19, 2026 at 12:34 AM
What is the most surprising thing you’ve found about the PhD process?
January 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
BEST ONLINE COURSE

How To Write And Publish A Successful Academic Paper

This course gives researchers a clear, step by step path for writing and publishing a successful academic paper.
thephdplace.com/how-to-write...
How to Write and Publish a Successful Academic Paper: A Comprehensive Guide - The PhD Place
BEST online course How to Write and Publish a Successful Academic Paper This course gives researchers a clear, step by step path for writing and publishing a successful academic paper. Through 31 conc...
thephdplace.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:52 PM
You’re the future of academia.
January 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Pick one:
A) Writes in silence
B) Needs café noise
C) Only productive at night
D) Panics then hyperfocuses
January 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Don’t forget to eat regularly. Take a break from your work and fuel your body and mind.
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Reviewer 2 just sent me this.
January 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Sum up your research in 3 words or less.
January 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Be honest.
How many tabs do you have open right now?
January 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
What do you think about journals using AI for peer review?
January 16, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but you do NOT need to feel guilty for taking a day off.
January 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM
New YouTube video!

5 Editing Tricks to Improve Your Paper

youtu.be/Ru5UhfsHllA?...
5 Editing Tricks to Improve Your Academic Writing
YouTube video by Nath The PhD Place
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM
What’s something only people doing a PhD will understand?
January 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Let’s make a beautiful thread full of interesting scientific papers. Drop your latest paper 👇
January 14, 2026 at 6:53 PM
How To Write And Publish A Successful Academic Paper

This course gives researchers a clear, step by step path for writing and publishing a successful academic paper.
thephdplace.com/how-to-write...
How to Write and Publish a Successful Academic Paper: A Comprehensive Guide - The PhD Place
BEST online course How to Write and Publish a Successful Academic Paper This course gives researchers a clear, step by step path for writing and publishing a successful academic paper. Through 31 conc...
thephdplace.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM